“We want to find our focus in two ways – one is in this competition, which is very important for us. It’s one way (to win) a title and get into the Champions League next year.

“The second focus is on our work, to continue to improve and to continue with the players, taking responsibility and confidence.

“They (Sporting) are a team with very good players, very good history, also in this competition.

“They’ve changed the coach but I think for them tomorrow is a very big match and a very good test in this competition, also for fighting for first position against us. But we want tomorrow to give a big match with our personality.”

Tiago, who has previously won titles with Sporting’s Under-19 team, is keen to use his chance to make a mark on the Europa League.

Sporting endured a difficult summer as a host of players departed following an attack on the club’s training ground by disillusioned supporters.

Peseiro replaced Sinisa Mihajlovic, who lasted just nine days in the job, with Tiago the third man to take charge of the side this year.

He guided Sporting to a 2-1 victory over Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga at the weekend but has the task of trying to get a result from Arsenal as Al Jazeira coach Marcel Keizer is reportedly close to being appointed.